Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin Loses Kolathur Seat to V.S. Babu in Shocking Election Result
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Kolathur: who is TVK’s V.S. Babu, the winner?
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In a surprising turn of events, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost his Kolathur Assembly constituency seat on May 4, 2026, to V.S. Babu of the Tamil Nadu Vizhuthugal Katchi (TVK). This marks Stalin's first defeat in this constituency, where he had served three terms since 2011.
- 01M.K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat, marking a significant political upset.
- 02V.S. Babu, the winning candidate, is from the Tamil Nadu Vizhuthugal Katchi (TVK).
- 03Stalin had represented Kolathur since 2011, winning three consecutive terms.
- 04This defeat makes him the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu to lose an Assembly election.
- 05Babu previously served as a district secretary for the DMK before joining TVK.
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On May 4, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin faced a surprising defeat in the Kolathur Assembly constituency, losing to V.S. Babu of the Tamil Nadu Vizhuthugal Katchi (TVK). This election marks a significant political upset as Stalin had held the Kolathur seat since 2011, winning three consecutive terms. His loss is particularly notable as he becomes the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu's history to lose an Assembly election. V.S. Babu, who previously served as the North Chennai district secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), has now emerged victorious, showcasing a shift in voter sentiment in the region.
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Stalin's defeat could lead to shifts in political alliances and strategies within Tamil Nadu, affecting governance and policy direction.
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